Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, urged President Bola Tinubu to support the development of the Ibom Deep Sea Port, describing it as a game changer for the state, the South-South region, and Nigeria’s economic growth.
Eno made the appeal when he led a high-powered delegation of Akwa Ibom stakeholders, including traditional rulers, political leaders, and business representatives, to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The governor said that once completed, the Ibom Deep Sea Port will open up new economic opportunities, particularly in exportation, logistics, and manufacturing, and significantly contribute to the country’s non-oil revenue.
“This port will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs for our people. It will also ease congestion at existing ports, improve Nigeria’s ease of doing business, and serve as a gateway for international trade.
“No state government…
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